The Guide is an azurite and malachite crystal skull carved in the super realistic style Skullis so well known for. The superb details of the sculpture are enhanced by the cavities of gorgeous deep blue azurite crystals that reflect sparks of light from their many faces. Green malachite and deep blue azurite unify and connect the many individuals of the stone matrix, bringing them together to form a harmonious whole. The Guide is intended to facilitate the journey toward spiritual consciousness, to teach one to express one’s individuality as a beautiful and integral facet of the greater jewel of the Universal Oneness, and to accept, without attempting to change, that eventually those that think the Oneness is unattainable will make their own discoveries and realizations, in their own time. The Guide reminds us that only an individual can choose to learn, change, and grow, and the best action for others is to impart wisdom and assist one’s decision to grow and change by providing support and assistance without judgment.

Azurite, also known as Chessylite, is a copper carbonate mineral that is formed from weathering copper deposits, is a popular mineral named for its striking blue color. It can form tabular or prismatic crystals that are often striated.

Azurite has been recognized as a status symbol in ancient civilizations. Historically Native American Indians considered azurite as a sacred stone that helped to sense the presence of, and communicate with, one's Indian spiritual guide. It also provided a better comprehension of the knowledge and information which was received. The Mayans also used azurite to engender the mystical and psychic abilities for the purpose of sharing knowledge and wisdom through thoughts.

Legends of Atlantis say azurite was one of the most potent stones for healing, and it was so powerful psychically that it's secrets were only known by priests. It is thought that many of its secrets are now lost due to the coveting of the information about azurite.

Ancient Egyptians high priests and priestesses of the Fourth Dynasty attributed azurite with the ability to raise their awareness to a god consciousness level. It was used as a pigment to paint the ye of Horus on the forehead.

Ancient Romans and Egyptians used azurite for enhancing visions, insight, and for hypnosis. Ancient Greeks used it in healing rituals.

Ancient Chinese people believed azurite opened celestial gateways and referred to it as the Stone of Heaven.

In the Middle Ages, azurite was ground, washed and sieved to form a pigment called Prussian Blue. It became the most widely used pigment in Middle Age paintings, however it is no longer used as a pigment as it can turn into malachite under certain conditions.

Azurite activates the third eye and initiates the development of one's intuition and psychic abilities, bringing insight and instinctive understanding into all areas of one's life. Azurite creates a shifting of consciousness to allow one to become heart centered, developing a deeper connection with one's spiritual existence and the spiritual reality of life. It helps one merge the physical and spiritual aspects by guiding one in the processes of learning to act and react from a position of loving acceptance, and assists one to let go of distracting worldly issues that hold no relevance to spiritual growth, including disturbing concerns and worries that continue to surface in cyclical patterns. Azurite is considered to hold within it that which is necessary to create heaven on Earth.

Azurite amplifies imagination, inspiration, higher thinking, creativity, and intellect, and allows for clear verbal communication of concepts, experiences, and ideas. Azurite provides a affirming energy that strengthens one's self confidence and enables one to act and think without the need for competition or judgement. It promotes the correctness that the truth will inevitably come forward in all situations.

Azurite assists one to focus the intuition through the third eye and determine areas that need work. Azurite clears the way for one to move forward in one's growth, and consciously directing the energies of azurite to this purpose, and at perceived barriers, increases the effectiveness of this process. It helps one to realize and understand the causes of internal negative energy and helps one to release both the causal issues as well as the resulting discordance. In releasing both the causes and the resulting negative energy, azurite helps to prevent the perpetuation of dis-ease and disorder. For radionic work, the azurite energy infuses with the energy of the worker and indicates the issues and areas of concern, and helps to determine the solutions to the situation.

Azurite brings a calm and relaxed energy that enables effortless transition into meditation, imparting a quiet and undisturbed mental state. It facilitates introspection to bring about a greater understanding of the self, assisting one to fully comprehend the information received, while enhancing the consciousness of self and of the world.

Azurite melds and enhances the sacral and heart chakras. It can help one to discover the good within and enable the expression of this to become a beneficent, charitable, compassionate, and empathetic individual. Azurite effectively dissolves barriers that impede the free flow of energy. Azurite balances and connects the chakras and melds the structure of the physical body with the ethereal bodies, removing any hindrances and creating an unobstructed flow of energies. It regulates energetic flow and provides the requisite amount of energy necessary for any situation.

Azurite is used to regulate and correct disorders of the circulatory system, remove toxins from the body, increase and encourage proper functioning of the synapses, and to eliminate growths. It is used to treat issues related to skeletal alignment including the vertebrae and spine, ribs, and particularly small bones such as those of the hands and feet. Azurite can also be helpful in calming convulsions, spasms, twitches, and other similar involuntary movements. The energy of azurite promotes smooth and graceful movement of the physical body and is useful in recovery and physical therapies.

Malachite is considered to be a stone of transformation, protection, healing, and travel, and enhances one's connection to all plant life. It is considered to be a stone of the material plane, and is used to maintain a connection with friends, family, and loved ones who are separated by distance.

It has been used to protect from the Evil Eye, to enhance intuition and visions, to ward against negative events, and it is commonly believed to protect from impending danger by breaking into pieces. Malachite absorbs negativity and pollutants from the body and the environment, protects from all types of radiation, and clears harmful electromagnetic pollution while healing earth energies in its surroundings. It also helps to protect one from noise, excessive fluorescent lighting, and negativity conveyed through communications such as phone calls and messages, and emails.

Malachite is used to protect during traveling, and to release fear and anxiety of flight and of new places and experiences. It assists to negate jet lag, and brings protection in heavy traffic, moving ahead on one's route to facilitate pleasant traveling experiences and protect from accidents.

Malachite helps one adjust to changes. It encourages, and reveals blockages to, spiritual growth, and helps to identify and release detrimental thinking and behavior patterns. Malachite teaches one to communicate and express their true feelings, helps to overcome shyness and self-doubt, and brings the lesson of being responsible for one's thoughts and actions. Malachite supports friendship and empathy for others.

Malachite stimulates clarity of thought and strengthens memory, and is especially helpful with short term memory issues. It helps to alleviate depression and to bring healing to areas of emotional abuse, especially that which has been experienced during childhood. Malachite directs one to find mutually beneficial relationships with others based in love rather than desire.

Malachite assists in healing of the physical and emotional bodies. It helps these bodies to eliminate toxins and discordant energies and gives revitalizing life force energy to the body and aura.

Malachite is useful for regulating menstrual cycle, cramps, and easing labor. Known as the Midwife Stone, its energies are particularly helpful for the female reproductive system. Malachite is useful for treating stomach conditions, sexual dis-ease, malaria, relieving cold sweats, trembling and Parkinson's disease, and helps with asthma, intestinal problems and pain in the back and extremities. Malachite assists those dealing with osteoarthritis, especially of the spine, can be used to help treat kidney and gallstones, and is used as a diuretic.

Malachite lowers blood pressure, treats epilepsy, travel sickness, and vertigo. It assists to regulate healing of fractures and broken bones, swollen joints, growths and tumors, and torn muscles. Malachite bolsters the immune system and stimulates the liver to release toxins.

NOTE: Malachite contains copper which is toxic. Malachite should only be used in its polished form. Handle druse or massive rough specimens with caution. Avoid creating dust which should not be ingested or inhaled. Do not place malachite in the mouth. Do use a malachite elixir. Handling polished malachite does not present health risks, but inhaling malachite dust is dangerous. As a gem, malachite is better suited to necklaces, pendants, earrings, and brooch types of jewelry as opposed to rings and bracelets which are much more likely to be damaged.

The geode represents fertility, creativity, mother earth energy, protection, and is excellent for grounding. Geodes have been used to increase fertility and creativity, offering powerful protection during pregnancy, childbirth, and for small children. Geodes represent the Creatrix form of the goddess and connect the earth with the universe. Geodes also represent both the male and female reproductive systems, especially the womb. Geodes amplify the energies that are directed to them, including the energies of other stones and thought energy, and are considered effective at enhancing the harmony of family and home, and to enhance the flow of chi, life force energy.

Geodes enable one to see the larger picture when there are many things to attract one’s attention. They assist in helping one come to a decision and allows one to create one’s own future. Geodes are used to communicate with the spiritual realms and the greater power, and is useful when practicing astral traveling. Geodes help one focus during meditation, bring calm and peace and eliminate stress, and enhance one’s natural psychic talents.

Geodes are used to address physical health conditions related to the hands, muscles, heart, bones, lungs, brain, and nervous system, and can be used to treat mental imbalances.

NOTE: Skullis does not prescribe treatment for medical issues. Skullis offers information for reference to assist with the selection and understanding of crystal skulls, including this azurite and malachite geode crystal skull sculpture.